The Central Government on Saturday officially launched the operational framework for the ‘BHAVYA’ (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, inviting states and Union Territories to apply for the development of world-class industrial parks across India. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the ambitious initiative carries a total financial outlay of Rs 33,660 crore and aims to establish 100 industrial parks nationwide. The scheme is expected to play a major role in strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem, boosting industrial investments, and improving the country’s ease of doing business environment.
Addressing the launch, Goyal said several states have already submitted Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to participate in the programme. He explained that the scheme would function under a “challenge mode” model, where states presenting the most attractive proposals and investor-friendly industrial ecosystems would receive priority support from the Centre. According to the government, this competitive framework is designed to encourage states to improve infrastructure, simplify approvals, and create business-friendly policies capable of attracting large-scale manufacturing investments.
The operational guidelines for the BHAVYA scheme were officially notified on April 10, with the government now moving toward implementation in phases. Under the rollout strategy, applications for the first batch of 20 industrial parks will be invited during an initial two-month period. Another 30 parks will follow in the next phase over the subsequent two months, while proposals for the remaining 50 parks are expected within four months. The government believes this phased approach will help ensure faster execution, better planning, and more efficient allocation of resources among participating states.
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The BHAVYA scheme focuses heavily on developing plug-and-play industrial parks equipped with modern infrastructure that can help businesses begin operations quickly with minimal delays. Officials said the initiative aims to create integrated industrial ecosystems featuring core infrastructure, logistics support, utilities, and social infrastructure such as worker housing. The broader objective is to accelerate India’s transformation into a global manufacturing hub while generating employment opportunities and supporting long-term economic growth under the government’s industrial development agenda.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia described the programme as “sector-agnostic,” meaning industrial parks developed under the scheme can cater to multiple industries rather than focusing on only one sector. He said the initiative would be implemented through partnerships involving the central government, state governments, and private sector participants. According to Bhatia, up to 50 industrial parks are expected to be taken up during the first phase of implementation, with financial support covering both industrial and social infrastructure requirements.
The launch of BHAVYA comes as India continues efforts to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and attract global supply chains looking to diversify operations beyond traditional markets. Policymakers believe that modern industrial parks with ready-to-use infrastructure can significantly reduce project delays, improve investor confidence, and strengthen India's competitiveness in sectors such as electronics, automobiles, textiles, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. The scheme is also expected to complement existing national initiatives aimed at increasing industrial output, exports, and job creation over the coming years.
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